"Kapitan is Chicago’s only Peranakan restaurant, which makes it special. Peranakans are an ethnic group whose ancestors were early Chinese migrants who settled in Penang, Malacca, Singapore, and Indonesia, merging with Malay culture. The uniqueness of Peranakan history makes Kapitan’s menu diverse and delicious.— All the meats on the menu are halal with options like the ramly Burger (an egg-wrapped beef patty), nasai lemak which comes in beef, chicken, and lamb varieties, and beef rendang. Also, check out their live chili crab served with the softest fried buns." - Nylah Iqbal Muhammad